CIRCUS PEANUT GELATIN

Circus Peanut Gelatin image

Circus peanuts are one of the most popular candies in my hometown's old-fashioned candy shop. When I saw this circus peanut Jell-O recipe, I knew just where to buy them. Kids love the cool fruity taste, and older folks enjoy the trip down memory lane. -Ruthanne Mengel, De Motte, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

47 circus peanut candies, divided
1 cup boiling water, divided
2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

Cut 32 candies into small pieces; place in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup of boiling water. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 45 seconds longer. Stir until smooth. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in remaining boiling water. Stir in candy mixture and pineapple. Refrigerate until partially set. , Fold in whipped topping. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. dish. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares; top each square with a remaining circus peanut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 3g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.